Traeger BBQ155 Owner's manual

Brand: Traeger

Model: BBQ155

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

BBQ055

OWNER’S MANUAL

BBQ055

RESIDENTIAL PELLET GRILL

This Grill Protected Under Patent Number: 4,823,684

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!

WARNING!

DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS

NEAR THIS APPLIANCE!

USE ONLY TRAEGER BRAND HARDWOOD

BBQ PELLETS IN THE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of this Traeger Wood Pellet Grill, Model BBQ055.

With proper set-up, operation and maintenance, the Grill will provide you with delicious

food and years of cooking enjoyment.

NOTE: NUMBERS FOLLOWING PART NAMES THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL

REFER TO THE COMPONENT DIAGRAM.

When you un-box the Grill, make sure you have, and can identify all of the following

parts:

(1) Bag of Nuts, Washers, and Bolts. These are for mounting the Pellet

Hopper/Burner (37), Legs (115, 119, 123, 127), Wheels (136) and Handles

(137) to the Grill (3).

(1) Main Body (3)

(4) Legs (115, 119, 123, 127) and Axle Rod (131)

(1) Pellet Hopper/Burner (37)

(1) Porcelain Grill (170) Remove for assembly

(1) Heat Baffle (155). Remove from grill for assembly

(1) Grease Drain Pan (163). Remove from grill for assembly

(1) Grease Bucket (135)

(1) Dome Thermometer (31)

(2) Wheels (136)

You will need to complete the assembly which includes:

1) Mounting the Legs (115, 119, 123, 127) onto the Grill Body (3)

2) Mounting the Axle Rod (131) and Wheels (136) to the Wheel Legs (123, 127)

3) Mounting the Pellet Hopper (37) onto the Grill Body (3)

4) Mounting Handles (137) to Door (25) and to right end of Grill (3). Do not over

tighten. Damage to the handles could result.

5) Positioning the Heat Baffle (155) over the Firepot (65), and setting the Grease Drain

Pan (163) in place.

6) Hanging the Grease Bucket (135) on the Bucket Hook located below the Grease

Drain Tube opening on the right side of the Grill (3).

Follow these step by step instructions and you’ll be cookin’ in no time!

TOOLS SUPPLIED FOR ASSEMBLY

3/8” / 1/2” combo wrench

7/16” / 1/2” combo wrench

Phillips screwdriver

SECTION ONE: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

MOUNTING LEGS AND WHEELS:

NOTE: Install all Leg Screws and Nuts, 3 in each Leg, LEAVING NUTS LOOSE. Set

Grill upright to level and then tighten all nuts.

MOUNTING PELLET HOPPER/BURNER:

NOTE: DO NOT remove the white, square Burner Gasket (86) from the Hopper/Burner

(37).

1) Slide the Hopper/Burner (37) square tube into the square opening located on the left

side of the Grill Body (3). Gently push the Hopper/Burner (37) into the Grill Body (3)

until the Hopper/Burner (37) is snug against the end of the Grill Body (3).

2) Align the bolt holes in the Grill Body (3) with the Nut Serts in the Hopper/Burner (37).

3) Install a Flat Washer on each of the four Hex Head Bolts. From the inside of the Grill

Body (3) install these Bolts with Washers into the Hopper/Burner (37) Nut Serts.

Tighten all four Bolts – DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE BOLTS.

LEG WITH HOLES FOR

AXLE/WHEELS

FLAT WASHER BETWEEN

WHEEL AND LEG AND

BETWEEN WHEEL AND

NYLOCK NUT OUTSIDE

LEG WITH

BOTTOM CAP

AXLE ROD

PHILLIPS SCREWS

WITH FLAT WASHERS

AND HEX NUTS INSIDE

(3 PER LEG)

POSITIONING HEAT BAFFLE AND GREASE DRAIN PAN

Become familiar with how each component fits inside the Grill.

RECOMMENDATION for ease of clean-up: Line the Grease Drain Pan (163) with

heavy-duty aluminum foil. Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight against

the bottom of the Grease Drain Pan (163).

HANGING GREASE BUCKET

The Grease Bucket (135) hangs on the Bucket Hook located below the Grease

Drain Tube opening on the right side of the Grill Body (3).

SECTION TWO: INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS

(To be used on initial firing or anytime the Grill runs out of Pellets)

In order to ensure proper operation of the Grill, you must first

allow the Auger Tube to be “charged” with Pellets.

1) Open the Door and remove the Porcelain Grill, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle

from inside the Grill.

2) Make sure the Switch/Dial is in the OFF position. Plug the Power Cord into an

appropriate, grounded electrical outlet.

3) Open the Pellet Hopper Lid and locate the Auger. Make sure there are no foreign

objects in the Auger. Turn the Switch/Dial ON and look into the Pellet Hopper to

confirm the Auger is turning. At the same time, place your fingers over the Firepot

and feel the air movement from the Draft Inducer Fan. Look to see if the Hot Rod is

getting hot. DO NOT TOUCH IT! Turn the Switch/Dial OFF.

4) Fill the Pellet Hopper with TRAEGER BBQ PELLETS. WARNING! USE ONLY

TRAEGER BRAND BBQ PELLETS, which are specifically made to work in our

Grills. NEVER use heating fuel pellets in the Grill. Turn the Switch/Dial ON, set

the Temperature Dial to HIGH. Note: During the initial charging of the Auger, it will

take time for the Pellets to travel from the Pellet Hopper to the Firepot. When the

Pellets begin to fall into the Firepot, turn the Switch/Dial OFF.

5) Turn the Switch/Dial ON, set the Temperature Dial to SMOKE. Let the Pellets come

to full flame. Once you see flames come out of the Firepot, turn the Switch/Dial OFF,

and let the Grill cool down.

RECOMMENDATION for ease of clean-up: Line the Grease Drain Pan with

heavy-duty aluminum foil. Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight

against the bottom of the Grease Drain Pan. Position the Heat Baffle, the foil lined

Grease Drain Pan and Porcelain Grill in their proper locations.

6) With the Door open, turn the Switch/Dial ON and set the Temperature Dial to

SMOKE. In approximately 2 minutes you will notice whitish-gray smoke coming out

of the Grill as the Pellets ignite. After assuring the Pellets have ignited, close the

Door and set the Temperature Dial to any cooking setting desired.

7) Note: Before cooking the first batch of food in your new Grill, you will need to

season the Grill. Turn the Temperature Dial to HIGH and run for 45 minutes at

this setting with the Door closed. This must be done before cooking any food

on the Grill.

8) The Grill should be allowed to pre-heat for approximately 10 minutes with the Door

closed before placing food in the Grill.

SECTION THREE: SUBSEQUENT START-UP

With the Door open, turn the Switch/Dial ON and Temperature Dial to SMOKE. In

approximately 2 minutes you will notice whitish-gray smoke coming out of the Grill

as the Pellets ignite. After assuring the Pellets have ignited, close the Door and set

the Temperature Dial to any cooking setting desired.

ALWAYS START THE GRILL ON SMOKE SETTING

WITH THE DOOR OPEN

Once the Pellets are ignited, close the Door and

set the Temperature Dial to any cooking temperature desired.

NOTE: When operating this Grill, maintain a minimum

clearance of 10 inches from Grill to combustibles

MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:

If the Hot Rod

only is not operating, the Grill can still be used to cook and smoke

using the MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE below:

1) Making sure the Switch/Dial is set to OFF and the Hot Rod connector (Purple / White

wire pair) is disconnected, plug the Power Cord into an appropriate, grounded

electrical outlet.

2) Open the Pellet Hopper and fill with TRAEGER BBQ PELLETS. WARNING! USE

ONLY TRAEGER BRAND BBQ PELLETS, which are specifically made to work

in our Grills. NEVER use heating fuel pellets in the Grill.

3) Remove the Porcelain Grill, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle to expose the Firepot

in the bottom of the Grill.

4) Pour 1/2 cup of TRAEGER BBQ PELLETS into the Firepot.

5) Squirt 2 tablespoons of Alcohol Gel fire lighter into the Firepot on top of the Pellets.

6) Light the Alcohol Gel with a fireplace match or a long-reach butane lighter.

WARNING! NEVER SQUIRT ALCOHOL GEL INTO A BURNING FIRE OR A HOT

FIREPOT. THE ALCOHOL GEL BOTTLE COULD EXPLODE AND CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY.

7) Let the Alcohol Gel and Pellets burn for approximately 4 minutes.

8) After assuring the Pellets have ignited, install the Heat Baffle, Grease Drain Pan and

Porcelain Grill back in place.

9) Turn the Switch/Dial ON and the Temperature Dial to any setting desired. With the

Door closed, let the Grill pre-heat for approximately 10 minutes before placing food

in the Grill.

If the Grill fails to light or if the fire in the Firepot goes out while cooking or

smoking, follow these steps:

1) TURN the Switch/Dial to OFF. Open the Door and remove all food, Porcelain

Grill, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle.

IMPORTANT: Remove all unburned Pellets and ash from inside and around

the Firepot.

3) Before replacing the Heat Baffle, Grease Drain Pan and Porcelain Grill,

restart the Grill and confirm that the ignition cycle is working. (The Hot Rod

should begin to turn red and Pellets should fall into the Firepot from the Auger

Tube.)

4) If this procedure is not successful, see SECTION SIX: FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS for troubleshooting tips or contact Traeger Technical Support

(SECTION SEVEN) to help diagnose the problem before proceeding to the

MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS below.

SECTION FOUR: OPERATING TIPS

1) The Temperature Dial can be changed at any time to increase or decrease the

cooking temperature of the Grill. The HIGH/HIGHER Temperature settings are for

Grilling. The MED/MID RANGE Temperature settings are for Slow Cooking. The

SMOKE setting is for Smoking and adding Smoke Flavor to foods being cooked. The

SMOKE setting can also be used to “hold” foods at approximately 180 to 200

degrees F.

2) Your TRAEGER PELLET GRILL should never be moved while it is hot. If you are

transporting your Grill in a vehicle after cooking on it, make sure the fire is

completely out and the Grill is COLD before placing it in any vehicle. NEVER put

water into the Firepot. It will jam the Auger.

3) The TRAEGER PELLET GRILL is designed to operate with the Door CLOSED.

Cooking with the Door open greatly lengthens your cooking time.

4) NEVER add Pellets by hand to a hot Firepot. This is dangerous and you may be

seriously burned. If you run out of Pellets and lose your fire while cooking, let the

Grill completely cool and start again with the INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS.

5) Make sure the Heat Baffle is properly seated on its locating brackets. The long lips of

the Heat Baffle should be pointing down over the Firepot. If not seated properly,

direct heat and flame could come up out of the Firepot and cause a grease fire in the

Grill.

6) When estimating cooking times, the outside temperature will be an important factor.

If it is hot outside, it will take less time for food to cook. If it is cold, wet or windy, it

will take longer.

7) Grease fires are caused by not properly maintaining the Grill by failing to clean your

Grease Drain Pan, V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube on a consistent

basis. In the unlikely event of a grease fire while cooking, TURN THE SWITCH/DIAL

OFF and KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED until the fire is completely out. Never keep

the Door open during a grease fire. If it does not go out, lightly sprinkle baking soda

on the fire. Be careful not to burn yourself. If this does not work, then carefully

remove the food from the Grill and keep the Door closed until the fire is completely

out. Again, be careful not to burn yourself. When the Grill is completely cool,

remove the Porcelain Grill and replace the foil on the Grease Drain Pan. Clean any

grease accumulation from the V-shaped Grease Drain and the Grease Drain Tube.

Replace the Grease Drain Pan and the Porcelain Grill in their proper positions,

restart the Grill and resume cooking.

SECTION FIVE: MAINTAINING

YOUR NEW GRILL

1) Change the aluminum foil on the Grease Drain Pan frequently. Periodically, clean

the grease out of the V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube and off of the

interior surfaces of the Grill. Empty the Grease Bucket occasionally and line with

aluminum foil for easy clean-up. It is easier to clean off accumulated grease when

the Grill is warm. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF. If too much grease is

allowed to build up on the Grease Drain Pan and in the V-shaped Grease Drain, or

is allowed to plug the Grease Drain Tube, a grease fire could result. We recommend

cleaning these locations regularly.

2) Outside surfaces: DO NOT use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers or abrasive

cleaning pads on the outside Grill surfaces. Use warm soapy water to cut the

grease.

3) If the Grill is stored outside during the rainy season, care should be taken to ensure

that water does not get into the Pellet Hopper. Wood pellets, when wet, expand

greatly and will jam you Auger. A TRAEGER GRILL COVER to protect the Grill is

highly recommended! Covers are available from your local Traeger Dealer, or

log on to our Web Site – www.traegergrills.com

4) Depending on use, periodically remove the Porcelain Grill, Grease Drain Pan and

Heat Baffle to clean the ash from in and around the Firepot. A shop-vac is handy for

this chore. Make sure the Grill is COLD before starting this procedure.

5) We recommend keeping a long-handled cleaning brush near the Grill. After

removing your food, give the Porcelain Grill a quick brushing. It takes only a minute

and it will be ready the next time you want to use the Grill. Be careful not to burn

yourself.

SECTION SIX: FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

WHY WON’T MY GRILL IGNITE?

1) Verify power at the electrical outlet.

a) If Power Cord is connected to a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter), check and reset

if necessary.

b) Initiate startup.

Still no ignition – Proceed to step 2.

2) Disconnect Power Cord from electrical outlet.

a) Remove the Control and check the fuse on back. Replace the fuse if blown.

Reinstall the Control!

b) Unplug Hot Rod connector (Purple/White wire pair), plug Power Cord into an

appropriate, grounded electrical outlet and turn the Switch/Dial ON. NOTE: At

this point the Grill will not ignite.

c) Check the Draft Inducer Fan and the Auger Drive Motor for operation. If both

are operating -- the Hot Rod needs to be replaced. If one or both are not

operating, contact Traeger Technical Support (SECTION SEVEN) for additional

troubleshooting help. Contact your Traeger Dealer or the Traeger Parts

Department (SECTION SEVEN) to place an order.

3) If the problem is identified to be a failed Hot Rod, the Grill can still be used to cook

and smoke by following the MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS in SECTION

THREE of this OWNER’S MANUAL.

WHY ARE NO PELLETS BEING DELIVERED INTO THE FIREPOT?

1) Verify that there are Pellets in the Pellet Hopper. If this is the INITIAL FIRING or the

Grill has run out of Pellets, allow sufficient time for the Pellets to travel from the

Pellet Hopper to the Firepot (can take up to 7 minutes).

2) Initiate startup. See INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS in SECTION TWO of this

OWNER’S MANUAL.

Still no Pellets in the Firepot – Proceed to step 3.

3) Disconnect Power Cord from electrical outlet.

a) Unplug the Auger Drive Motor ( Red/White wire pair connector) and the Draft

Induction Fan (Orange/White wire pair connector).

b) Reconnect the Draft Induction Fan to the Red/White wire pair and the Auger

Drive Motor to the Orange/White pair.

c) Plug Power Cord into an appropriate, grounded electrical outlet and turn the

Switch/Dial ON.

d) If the Auger Drive Motor is operating (check the small fan blade on the back of

the motor), the problem is in the Three Speed or Digital Control, which will need

to be replaced. Contact your Traeger Dealer or the Traeger Parts

Department (SECTION SEVEN) to place an order.

4) If the Auger Drive Motor is not operating but the Draft Induction Fan is operating,

the problem is in the Auger system, which will need to be checked.

a) With the Switch/Dial OFF, locate the small fan blade on the back of the Auger

Drive Motor.

b) While watching the fan blade, turn the Switch/Dial to ON. If the fan blade does

not turn, turn the Switch/Dial to OFF. This indicates a defective Auger Drive

Motor and it will need to be replaced. Contact your Traeger Dealer or the

Traeger Parts Department (SECTION SEVEN) to place an order.

c) If the fan blade turns a bit and then stops, continue watching and turn the

Switch/Dial to OFF. If the fan blade UNWINDS slightly, this indicates a jam in

the Auger system which will need to be cleared.

d) Disconnect Power Cord from electrical outlet and remove Pellets from the Pellet

Hopper. Check for foreign objects and wet/decomposed Pellets, both of which

can cause a jam in the Auger system. The Auger will need to be removed to

clear a jam in the Auger system. See “HOW DO I REMOVE THE AUGER IF IT

JAMS?” section below.

HOW DO I REMOVE THE AUGER IF IT JAMS?

For models with a fixed Auger Drive Motor:

1) Remove any covers necessary to access the Auger Drive Motor.

2) Remove the screw connecting the Auger Drive Motor shaft to the Auger shaft, using

a 7/64 hex wrench and a 5/16 wrench or driver.

3) Remove two bolts mounting the Auger Drive Motor/Bracket assembly to the Burner

Box with a 7/16 wrench.

4) With a small pipe wrench or locking pliers on the Auger shaft, turn the Auger counter

clockwise. It will turn hard until it breaks free, then the Auger will turn freely.

5) Remove the Auger and clean all Pellets, ash or foreign objects from the Auger,

Auger Tube and Firepot. A shop-vac is ideal tor this task.

6) Sand the outside surfaces of the auger with medium grit sandpaper. Check the

inside of the Auger Tube and sand it if needed. Vacuum sanding grit from the Auger

Tube and Firepot when finished.

7) Reinstall the Auger into the Auger Tube, making sure that it rotates freely.

8) Re-attach the Auger Drive Motor/Bracket assembly, ensuring that the Auger shaft

rotates freely on the Auger Drive Motor Shaft. Re-attach the Auger shaft to the

Auger Drive Motor shaft.

For models with a floating Auger Drive Motor:

(Note: some units with the floating Auger Drive Motor will require metric tools.)

1) Remove any covers necessary to access the Auger Drive Motor.

2) Remove the screw connecting the Auger Drive Motor shaft to the Auger shaft and

the screw retaining the Auger Bushing into the Auger Tube.

3) With a small pipe wrench or locking pliers on the Auger shaft, turn the Auger counter

clockwise. It will turn hard until it breaks free, then the Auger will turn freely.

4) Remove the Auger and clean all Pellets, ash or foreign objects from the Auger,

Auger Tube and Firepot. A shop-vac is ideal tor this task.

5) Sand the outside surfaces of the auger with medium grit sandpaper. Check the

inside of the Auger Tube and sand it if needed. Vacuum sanding grit out of the

Auger Tube and Firepot when finished.

6) Reinstall the Auger Bushing and the Auger into the Auger Tube, making sure that

the Auger rotates freely.

7) Re-attach the Auger shaft to the Auger Drive Motor shaft.

WHY DOES MY GRILL FIRE GO OUT ON “SMOKE” SETTING?

Excess ash in the Firepot may be the problem.

1) Open the Door and remove the Porcelain Grill, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle

from inside the Grill.

2) IMPORTANT: Remove all unburned Pellets and ash from inside and around

the Firepot. A shop-vac is ideal tor this task CAUTION! ASSURE THAT THE

GRILL IS COLD TO AVOID A FIRE FROM HOT ASH.

3) Replace the Heat Baffle, Grease Drain Pan and the Porcelain Grill and initiate start-

up procedure.

4) If this didn’t remedy the problem, contact Traeger Technical Support (SECTION

SEVEN) for additional troubleshooting help.

THE AUGER MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHEN I TURN THE GRILL ON AND I HAVE

NOTICED A DROP IN THE GRILL TEMPERATURE. WHAT CAN I DO TO CORRECT

THIS?

In Grill models with a fixed Auger Drive Motor, you will need to “TRUE” the Auger

1) Remove all Pellets from the Pellet Hopper and run Pellets out of the Auger Tube.

2) Remove the screw connecting the Auger Drive Motor shaft to the Auger shaft, using

a 7/64 hex wrench and a 5/16 wrench or driver.

3) Spin the Auger shaft over the Auger Drive Motor shaft. It should rotate freely, without

binding.

4) If the Auger shaft binds, loosen the two bolts mounting the Auger Drive

Motor/Bracket assembly to the Burner Box with a 7/16 wrench.

5) Move the Auger Drive Motor/Bracket assembly until you can feely rotate the Auger

shaft over the Auger Drive Motor shaft.

6) Re-tighten the 7/16 bolts, making sure that the Auger End Piece Shaft still freely

rotates over the Auger Drive Motor shaft.

7) Reinstall the screw and nut connecting the Auger Drive Motor shaft to the Auger

shaft.

WITH THE TRAEGER DIGITAL CONTROL, WHAT DIAL SETTING IS

RECOMMENDED FOR STARTING THE GRILL?

The auto-start procedure is the same for all Grill Controls. With the Door open, turn

the Switch/Dial ON and Temperature Dial to SMOKE. In approximately 2 minutes

you will notice whitish-gray smoke coming out of the Grill as the Pellets ignite. After

assuring the Pellets have ignited, close the Door and set the Temperature Dial to

any cooking setting desired.

HOW DO I PROTECT MY PAINT FINISH?

1) Use a protective Cover on the Grill and touch-up paint to repair any scratches. A

TRAEGER GRILL COVER to protect the Grill is highly recommended! Covers

and touch-up paint are available from your local Traeger Dealer, or log on to

our Web Site – www.traegergrills.com

2) Every 90 days, use a high quality car wax on the outside surfaces of the Grill. ONLY

APPLY WAX TO A COLD GRILL.

WHERE CAN I GET A NEW PART FOR MY GRILL?

Check with your Traeger Dealer. They may have the part in stock or can order the part

for you. Or you can contact the Traeger Parts Department (SECTION SEVEN) to place

an order. In either case, please provide your name, phone number, address, Model and

Serial Number of the Grill (located on a label inside the Hopper Lid), along with the part

identification.

SECTION SEVEN: TRAEGER SUPPORT

Parts are identified in the front of this manual on the COMPONENT DIAGRAM PAGE.

To order parts: Call, E-mail or write to your Authorized Traeger Dealer or Traeger Pellet

Grills. Please provide your name, phone number, address, Model and Serial

Number of the Grill (located on a label inside the Hopper Lid), along with the part

identification.

TRAEGER PELLET GRILLS, LLC.

9445 SW Ridder Road #310

Wilsonville, OR 97070

TRAEGER TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Available 7 Days a Week 5AM to 8PM

Pacific Time

TRAEGER PARTS DEPARTMENT

Available Weekdays 8AM to 4:30PM

Pacific Time

TRAEGER SALES/ORDER DESK

Available Weekdays 8AM to 5PM

Pacific Time

TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE: 1-800-872-3437

E-mail: service@traegergrills.com

Website: www.traegergrills.com

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